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    Replied To a Post in Moving Emails Between IMAP account within email client

    I assume if you create a draft in the imap folder for outlook.com, it gets uploaded to the account as it normally would? (trying to eliminate any account setup issues)
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    Gave Reputation to jovelle31 in New Wearable Keyboard?

    What do you guys make of this new wearable keyboard: http://www.tapwithus.com/ Allegedly they are going to be opening an sdk which will enable any developer to turn it into a …
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    Replied To a Post in Shared Folder stopped Sharing to Laptop ?

    127.0.0.1 is the localhost. From the Machine with the share, if you use \\127.0.0.1\ by itself, you should see all non-hidden shares on the host. If there are no shares …
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    Replied To a Post in Shared Folder stopped Sharing to Laptop ?

    Lets start with this, from a command prompt run 'net share' and past the out here. In that list you should see the share the is offered to all laptops. …
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    Replied To a Post in Motel Network Set

    That seems like a lot of routers/modems. Are these rooms huge? Controlling access to wifi is easy enough with radius on the backend, many wifi portals also offer this type …
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    Replied To a Post in Windows 10 Updates

    Do you use a VPN? If the VPN client creates a new VPN interface, you also have to set it there...... This is a really stupid mechanism IMHO.
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    Replied To a Post in Windows 10 Updates

    So on the metered connection in win 10, the 'metered' setting has to be set on each network interface IIRC. If you only set it for ethernet, your wifi would …
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    Replied To a Post in Change Multiple File Name not the File Extension

    Sorry - my bad, its not a -v, its a -c find . -name "*.gr2" -exec sh -c 'mv $1 $(echo $1 | cut -f 4 -d"_")' _ {} \;
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    Replied To a Post in Change Multiple File Name not the File Extension

    This will get you what you want.... working from the input list in your post: find . -name "*.gr2" -exec sh -v 'mv $1 $(echo $1 | cut -f 4 …
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    Replied To a Post in Need an easy to use NAS.

    Nas4Free and FreeNas are both opensourced. With Ipad and itunes, you need to run bonjour services locally as it is does not route natively unless you run DNS trickery. Access …
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    Replied To a Post in BOOST VOLUME (headphones)

    Using VLC, it can boost volume 200% of original. I've had to use that often. In Media Player, you can enable the equalizer then jack all the controls up to …
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    Replied To a Post in why i can't able to reach the DNS server of Facebook in my Computer

    Did it work? Status?
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    Replied To a Post in System tracking - theft protection software

    @Siva_10.... No it's not. Sorry, but for any of that to work, a thief has to take the laptop onto a live wifi network. Plus you would have to have …
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    Replied To a Post in Mouse and Keyboard is only working in Safe Mode.

    IF the CPU fan isn't turning, just change that fan. Also, some MBs shut down the fans based on temp.... in BIOS there may be a setting to have fan …
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    Replied To a Post in why i can't able to reach the DNS server of Facebook in my Computer

    Check your current DNS settings. From a command prompt with 'ipconfig /all' . What are your dns servers? Once you have dns IPs, use nslookup to check. >nslookup >www.google.com > …
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    Replied To a Post in Mount External Hard Drive Even Reboot

    "sudo umount /dev/sdc1 /media/Archive/ At this moment all files inside of the /media/Archive/ gone " Well yes.... all files are gone because you just unmounted the drive. The drive is …
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    Replied To a Post in Mouse and Keyboard is only working in Safe Mode.

    1) that pop up in safe mode is 100% normal. Its simply telling you 'you are in safe mode'. 2) A machine that powers off for no reason is usually …
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    Replied To a Post in Mount External Hard Drive Even Reboot

    @rubberman... Would this work for a USB/external disk. I've always used UID for USB drives since the dive may get plugged into a different USB and perhaps get a different …
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    Replied To a Post in Mount External Hard Drive Even Reboot

    You need GPT and NTFS.... if it's just going to be used for Redhat, then go ext4. To mount automatically on each boot, use /etc/fstab to mount the drive via …
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    Gave Reputation to rubberman in Mount External Hard Drive Even Reboot

    Standard boot/partition sectors (old style DOS ones) cannot handle more than 2.2TB disc sizes. As the warning states, you need to use a GPT partition table type. I don't know …
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    Replied To a Post in random pc fan turning on while nothing open

    Also, there could be a heat issue in your machine if airflow is blocked or fans aren't spinning at correct speeds. You can buy a can of compressed air for …
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    Gave Reputation to rubberman in Adding Hardware to Existing Pc Running Windows 10

    MS keys its system based upon certain hardware parameters. Sometimes if you add new cruft to the system, the key no longer "recognizes" the system. One of the reasons why …
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    Replied To a Post in Access Point Won't go out to the internet

    It's going to be that.... I'll bet. DNS server is either not forwarding, or is forwarding to old dns servers. If you need to add dns forwarders.... 8.8.8.8 or 4.2.2.1/4.2.2.2 …
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    Replied To a Post in Access Point Won't go out to the internet

    From server at 192.168.0.3. It is the DNS for the network. Thus it should also have Forwarders setup in it's DNS config so that anything it can't resolve gets sent …
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    Replied To a Post in I need help.

    Can you copy any normal file to the USB? I would suspect that during extraction to the usb or even the move to the USB, your Anti virus may be …
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    Replied To a Post in Slow Application in a connected Local Network

    We would need alot more info. Slowdown can occur because of any number of issues. From HD issues, to memory issues, to bad cabling, to incorrect network settings.... Just to …
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    Replied To a Post in Website dns issue

    Which company hosts your DNS. HAve you updated your DNS entries if at a 3rd party?
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    Replied To a Post in Dell Hell Part 2

    Finally... Glad to hear it.
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    Replied To a Post in how to completely wipe mac drive

    Darin's Boot n Nuke is an ISO image you can DL and burn to a bootable media (usb/CD/etc...) I will securely erase the entire disk without relying on the manufacturer.
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    Replied To a Post in Dell Hell Part 2

    On most dells, you should still be able to request a downgrade to Win7. I was still getting win7 laptops up to the last order I placed back in Dec. …
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    Replied To a Post in Running Ethernet To Bungalow

    I would not recommend splitting a cable and running 2 pair to the bungalow for Ethernet if you want to get max speed and reliability. You certainly could, but it …
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    Replied To a Post in Dell Hell Part 2

    >>He absolutely promised me that my personal data would not be touched (pinky swear cross my heart). Wow - such BS. I have never had such problems will any Dell …
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    Replied To a Post in Missing D Drive from Windows Explorer

    Good question. Is it a CD or a 2nd HD? Does the Disk show up in Disk Manager?
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    Replied To a Post in Adobe Illustrator Issue

    Use the install media and run the installation. It should give you the option to repair the installation. IF there is no repair option, I would just remove and reinstall …
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    Replied To a Post in Migrating to Linux - Any Tips?

    I use Mint and Windows since my job has different requirements. I prefer Mint as my main workstation and I use all the productivity tools there.... libreoffice, thunderbird for Exchange …
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    Replied To a Post in Running Ethernet To Bungalow

    If you have an archway between the 2, running a wire over or along the underside is preferrable to digging a 4 meter trench. Your back will thank you. I …
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    Replied To a Post in VPN Server router

    PPTP and ipsec/L2tp are native to windows... anything else requires a 3rd party client. (I prefer OpenVPN myself). You either run pptp endpoint on the router or you forward the …
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    Replied To a Post in Running Ethernet To Bungalow

    How far of a run would it be from house to bungalow? I've done this before. I wired my shed to my house for ethernet and did exactly what you …
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    Gave Reputation to Reverend Jim in Microsoft's Heavy Handed Approach to Windows 10 Upgrades

    @CimmerianX - try creating a simple exe that does nothing but exit. Then rename it `gwx.exe` and use it to replace the real `gwx.exe`. Then open a command shell as …
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    Replied To a Post in Microsoft's Heavy Handed Approach to Windows 10 Upgrades

    Oh - and i can confirm that Domain Members on win 7 are also seeing the update to win 10 icon. Fuck you again MS.
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    Replied To a Post in Microsoft's Heavy Handed Approach to Windows 10 Upgrades

    I hid the KB and created a read only GMX.exe, the update came back, ignoring the 'hide' , and it overwrote my read only GMX.exe file as well. This is …
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    Replied To a Post in Dell Hell Part 2

    Sorry for the trouble.... I've used Dell's for my company for years... never had an issue with repairs myself. But sometimes it depends on the Tech you get too I …
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    Replied To a Post in Microsoft's Heavy Handed Approach to Windows 10 Upgrades

    The Win10 update is now a recommended upgrade. IF you have automatic updates enabled, you'll be in for a surprise when win 10 is your OS in the morning. To …
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    Gave Reputation to rproffitt in windows 10 system files are huge!

    Good tools mentioned by CimmerianX. Read why I get such from Ninite at http://www.howtogeek.com/201354/ninite-is-the-only-safe-place-to-get-windows-freeware/
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    Replied To a Post in windows 10 system files are huge!

    +1 for ninite. I use that all the time, especially for Classic Shell to 'fix' the windows menu in ver 8 and 10.
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    Replied To a Post in fan randomly turns on, on my mac

    Rubberman is correct. On the 2011, 13" macs, you can remove the bottom by unscrewing the tiny screws along the base plate. There are 2 sizes of screws, so keep …
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    Replied To a Post in windows 10 system files are huge!

    Seems like a lot of space for windows system. Try the following tools. I use them myself frequently. It will give you information and the ability to clear space. WinDirStat …
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    Replied To a Post in Looking for recommendation for Windows based gaming desktop

    How about this one: http://computers.toptenreviews.com/gaming/digital-storm/digital-storm-vanquish-3-review.html $800.00 built.
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    Replied To a Post in How to setup Applications in a Drive other than C: Drive?

    I agree with rprofitt. portableapps is great. You can carry apps on a usb and use them where you want. It has value especially when , like me, you carry …
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    Replied To a Post in Don't know the name of this product. Help?

    +1 for using a powerline adapter to get a device to other side of the house without running cable. So long as your outlets are on the same panel, you …

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